CANDY Grand'O Vita GVS169DC3 9Kg Washing Machine with 1600 rpm - White

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With a drum capacity that isn’t too far off the typical max 9Kg, this washing machine will be suitable for the average or larger family. The smart features also ensure that it is perfect for those who don’t have a lot of time to choose specific settings. When on the spin, this washing machine has a noise level of 82 dB which is quite loud. As such, it will best be suited for a utility room or similar closed space where noise won’t echo through the property. Candy is an international brand. And provides an entire range of free-standing and built-in washing machines with some of the most advanced technology. The Candy Grando, for instance, has been developed to meet all laundry needs. Featuring a 9kg drum capacity, automatically adjust settings and special drum action for a deep clean. Stain removal – Pretty good on the 30ºC wash, although the synthetic wash ended up folding the stain strip leaving a blob of ketchup behind. Rated A+++, the Candy Grand’O Vita GVS169DC3 should be efficient to use and run. To test, I started out with our standard wash at 30ºC. This cycle used 0.53kWh of power and a fairly frugal 29.4l of water.

Next to the programme dial, you’ll see the Smart Touch area with a picture of a smartphone. This is to enable NFC-enabled smartphones to transmit a programme from the Candy Simpli Fi app to washing machine. Only, it isn’t all NFC smartphones, since iPhones currently aren’t supported and you can only use an Android handset. Noise performance is decent, and I measured the Candy Grand’O Vita GVS169DC3 at 57.7dB during the standard part of the wash, taken from 30cm from the middle of the door. Spin speed was 79.6dB. Both figures are below the figure stated on the EU energy label, and about average for a cheaper washing machine.There’s also a delay timer (in hours, from one to 24) and an options button that lets you select an extra rinse, the hygiene mode (for washes at 60ºC and above, this option maintains the same temperature throughout the entire wash), and an anti-crease easy-ironing mode. Basic as these controls are, they’re extremely simple to use and you shouldn’t need to turn to the manual too often. This is often an issue with the outlet pipe which may need re-aligning by a qualified plumber. Mid-cycle stopping Variable Spin and Temperature - Allowing you to adjust the spin speed and temperature on all cycles to suit the load While this washing machine is certainly not quiet and does vibrate quite a lot, for the features you get on the price you pay, most overlook this and are very happy their choice. With smart connectivity and high load capacity, this is a modern machine for the modern family.

Water remaining in the drum can cause this. Water not draining away needs to be dealt with by a trained technician. Incorrect control options or settings can also affect the spin cycle. An unbalanced load in a machine fitted with an electronic sensor can also stop the machine from spinning. The appliance is really noisy It’s worth pointing out that in both tests, the countdown timer wasn’t particularly accurate. For the synthetic wash, I found that the last 2 minutes of the spin cycle took closer to 10 minutes to complete. Think of it as an indicator of time, rather than a hard-fast timer. To get some more in-depth running costs, I used the figures stated on the EU energy label, which assume 220 washes per year. This let me break-down the stated energy and water consumption figures to give us an average cost per wash, using average electricity and water costs.

One noteworthy feature of this washing machine is the intelligent sensor technology. At the start of each cycle the machine analyses the load’s weight, and adjusts the time, water, and electricity used by the machine. This gives it an A+++ energy-efficient rating, helping you save on energy bills whilst helping the environment.